CVE-2024-32807
📋 TL;DR
This path traversal vulnerability in the Brevo Sendinblue for WooCommerce WordPress plugin allows attackers to read or delete arbitrary files on the server by manipulating file paths. It affects all WordPress sites using the plugin version 4.0.17 or earlier. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of user-supplied input used in file system operations.
💻 Affected Systems
- Brevo Sendinblue for WooCommerce WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete server compromise through reading sensitive files (wp-config.php, /etc/passwd) or deleting critical system files, potentially leading to site takeover, data theft, or service disruption.
Likely Case
Unauthorized access to sensitive WordPress configuration files, database credentials, or other site files, enabling further attacks or data exfiltration.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file permissions are restrictive and web server runs with minimal privileges, though some file access may still be possible.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires no authentication and uses simple path traversal techniques. Public proof-of-concept code is available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 4.0.18
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Brevo for WooCommerce' plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 4.0.18+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Brevo Sendinblue for WooCommerce plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate woocommerce-sendinblue-newsletter-subscription
Web application firewall rule
allBlock path traversal patterns in requests to the vulnerable plugin endpoints.
Add WAF rule to block requests containing '../' or similar traversal sequences
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Disable the Brevo Sendinblue for WooCommerce plugin immediately.
- Implement strict file system permissions and run web server with minimal privileges.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Brevo for WooCommerce' version. If version is 4.0.17 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get woocommerce-sendinblue-newsletter-subscription --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 4.0.18 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing '../' sequences to plugin endpoints
- Unusual file access patterns in web server logs
- Requests to /wp-content/plugins/woocommerce-sendinblue-newsletter-subscription/ with traversal patterns
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with path traversal payloads to vulnerable plugin URLs
SIEM Query:
web_access_logs WHERE url CONTAINS '../' AND url CONTAINS 'woocommerce-sendinblue-newsletter-subscription'🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-sendinblue-newsletter-subscription/wordpress-brevo-for-woocommerce-plugin-4-0-17-arbitrary-file-download-and-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/woocommerce-sendinblue-newsletter-subscription/wordpress-brevo-for-woocommerce-plugin-4-0-17-arbitrary-file-download-and-deletion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
